clinical outcomes and ejaculatory function in bpo patients treated with silodosin

Conditions: Benign Prostate Obstruction (BPO); Lower Urinary Tract Symptom; Ejaculatory Dysfunction; Anejaculation; Silodosin

Summary: this observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between silodosin-induced anejaculation and clinical outcomes in male patients with benign prostatic obstruction (bpo). silodosin is a commonly used alpha-blocker for lower urinary tract symptoms (luts). however, it may cause ejaculatory dysfunction, particularly anejaculation. in this study, patients receiving silodosin for the first time will be grouped based on whether they experience anejaculation or not. treatment response will be assessed using urinary flow rate, post-void residual urine, and international prostate symptom score (ipss). sexual function will be evaluated using the international index of erectile function-5 (iief-5) before and after treatment. the study aims to explore whether the presence of anejaculation is associated with improved symptom relief or differences in sexual health.

this is a observational study designed to investigate the association between silodosin-induced anejaculation and clinical outcomes in patients diagnosed with benign prostatic obstruction (bpo). silodosin is an alpha-1a adrenergic receptor antagonist frequently used in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (luts) secondary to bpo. one of the common adverse effects of silodosin is ejaculatory dysfunction, particularly anejaculation or retrograde ejaculation. in this study, male patients over 40 years of age who are newly prescribed silodosin (8 mg/day) for luts will be enrolled. baseline assessments will include serum psa levels, prostate volume measurement via ultrasonography, uroflowmetry, post-void residual (pvr) urine volume, the international prostate symptom score (ipss), and the international index of erectile function-5 (iief-5). these assessments will be repeated at the first routine follow-up visit, approximately one month after treatment initiation. patients will be divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of anejaculation. the primary objective is to compare changes in luts-related parameters (ipss, uroflowmetry, pvr) and erectile function (iief-5 scores) between the two groups. this study will help determine whether anejaculation, a common side effect of silodosin, correlates with improved therapeutic response or changes in sexual health outcomes.

Eligibility criteria:
inclusion criteria: * male patients aged 40 years or older * diagnosed with lower urinary tract symptoms (luts) due to benign prostatic obstruction (bpo) * initiating silodosin 8 mg/day therapy for the first time * able to complete ipss and iief-5 questionnaires * willing and able to provide written informed consent exclusion criteria: * history of prior treatment with silodosin or other α-blockers in the last 3 months * known neurogenic bladder or history of neurological disease affecting voiding * history of prostate surgery or pelvic radiation * diagnosed prostate or bladder malignancy * use of medications affecting sexual function (e.g., pde5 inhibitors) within the last month * severe cardiovascular, hepatic, or renal comorbidities * cognitive impairment preventing informed consent or questionnaire completion

Keywords: silodosin ejaculatory dysfunction benign prostatic obstruction lower urinary tract symptoms alpha-blocker side effects